Restrictions for travelers - Riedbahn renovation: Buses run from Mannheim to the airport
During the work on the Riedbahn in January, shuttle buses will take passengers from Mannheim Central Station to Frankfurt Airport. Deutsche Bahn will then use this experience to develop its service during the general refurbishment of the Riedbahn, a busy route between Frankfurt and Mannheim, from summer 2024. Between July 15 and mid-December, nothing will be possible on the Riedbahn, as announced by Deutsche Bahn on Saturday.
The first closure will begin on January 1 and last until January 21. Preparatory work is planned during this time. From 4.45 a.m. to 10.45 p.m. (last departure), modern coaches will connect Mannheim Central Station with Frankfurt Airport every half hour. The route will take around an hour. Passengers can reportedly use the buses with long-distance tickets. The airport shuttles are registered in the DB information and booking systems.
"I am very pleased and grateful that Deutsche Bahn has responded to our urgent request and is maintaining a direct connection to Frankfurt Airport during the Riedbahn renovation," explained Mannheim's Lord Mayor Christian Specht (CDU). The direct connection to the international air hub in Frankfurt is of great importance for the economy and tourism in the region.
Passengers can travel between Mannheim and Frankfurt/Main main station without changing trains during the work on the Riedbahn. According to Deutsche Bahn, most long-distance trains will be rerouted via the Mainz-Worms-Mannheim/Ludwigshafen (Ludwigsbahn) and Frankfurt am Main-Darmstadt-Heidelberg (Main-Neckar-Bahn) lines, which run parallel to the Riedbahn. "So that as many trains as possible can run at the same speed on the alternative routes, the ICE/IC trains have to run a little slower," it said. This will extend the journey time by around half an hour.
All changes to passenger services have already been incorporated into the timetable, the railroad company added. The connections during the Riedbahn renovation are available in the electronic information media and in the DB Navigator app for smartphones.
Information about the Riedbahn
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- Deutsche Bahn will use the experience gained from providing bus service between Mannheim Central Station and Frankfurt Airport during the Riedbahn renovation to improve their service during the broader refurbishment of the Riedbahn, a major railroad route connecting Frankfurt and Mannheim, from summer 2024.
- Passengers traveling between Hesse and Baden-Württemberg during the Riedbahn renovation can use the DB Navigator app for smartphones or electronic information media to find alternate connections, as the majority of long-distance trains will be rerouted via the Mainz-Worms-Mannheim/Ludwigshafen and Frankfurt am Main-Darmstadt-Heidelberg lines during the closure.
- The first phase of the Riedbahn renovation will begin on January 1 and last until January 21, with shuttle buses operating from Mannheim Central Station to Frankfurt Airport every half hour to accommodate passengers during this time.
- The railway company stated that the shuttle buses from Mannheim Central Station to Frankfurt Airport are covered by long-distance tickets and are registered in the DB information and booking systems, ensuring a seamless travel experience for passengers.
- Mannheim's traffic situation may be impacted by the Riedbahn renovation, as restrictions may be imposed on both road and rail traffic, leading to potential delays and detours for travelers.
Source: www.stern.de
